• Process Chemical Engineer

    Actalent (Painesville, OH)


    Process Chemical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Process Chemical Engineer to join our team. This role involves guiding the development of new chemical processes, scaling up production from the lab to the pilot plant, and providing support throughout the production process. This is a high-level position with leadership opportunities.

    Responsibilities

    + Interact with chemists to guide the development of new chemical processes.

    + Translate chemical processes into executable instructions for operators.

    + Guide operators through production processes and scale-up challenges.

    + Provide flexible solutions when processes do not scale as expected.

    + Assist other engineers with difficult scale-up situations.

    + Provide supporting documentation such as batch records, specifications, hazard sheets, and safety review packages.

    + Conduct safety meetings and oversee the execution of processing.

    + Participate on the production floor and review executed batch records.

    + Interact closely with chemistry and quality departments throughout the production process.

    + Engage with clients, vendors, and contractors externally.

    + Provide engineering support for pilot plant infrastructure.

    + Multi-task and work with supervisors to establish priorities.

    Essential Skills

    + Process improvement

    + Chemical engineering

    + Chemistry

    + Process engineering

    + Laboratory experience

    + Manufacturing process expertise

    + Chemical manufacturing

    + New product development

    + Continuous improvement

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with ten or more years of experience.

    + Experience in scale-up and preparation of pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals.

    + Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

    + Strong problem-solving capabilities.

    + Experience with pilot plant and kilo scale process equipment.

    + Knowledge of process/cleaning validation and equipment commissioning/qualification.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + Highly motivated team player.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working across departments, including the lab, pilot plant, and production areas. Collaboration with chemistry and quality departments is essential, and external interactions with clients, vendors, and contractors are part of the work environment

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, dental, 401K, PTO, holiday, relocation packages available

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Painesville,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.